Hi, what do you want to do?
Curated OER
Genetic Research: Decisions to be Made
Students examine the genetics involved in the human genome. They brainstorm the advantages and disadvantages to this discovery. They research different experts opinion and write a case study which addresses an ethical dilemma.
Curated OER
Can You Rhyme?
First graders combine locomotive skills and rhyming skills to learn about rhyming pairs. They actively participate in the learning process.
Curated OER
Beginning with Bosch
Students become familiar with surrealism through the artwork of Hieronymus Bosch. In this Bosch lesson, students explore symmetry and surrealism. Students create step by drawings on the computer in the style of Hieronymus Bosch. Students...
Curated OER
Our Illuminated Alphabet
Students examine artwork and create their own. In this writing and illustrating lesson, students view illuminated letters from the Getty Museum's collection and discuss art vocabulary. Students examine the visual elements in...
Curated OER
Child Safety Brochure
Students practice communication skills through brochure writing. In this child safety brochure lesson, students gather important child safety information and rewrite it into a brochure. Students must use correct language....
Curated OER
Using Creative Techniques to Get Students to Read
You can get students to enjoy reading if you allow them to be more involved in the book selection process.
Curated OER
Design Your Dream Room
Students determine length, width, perimeter, and surface area, and work with two-dimensional representations of three-dimension objects to design and write descriptions of their dream bedrooms.
Curated OER
It's In The Chocolate Chips
Middle schoolers investigate which brand of chocolate chip cookies contains the most chocolate. They analyze and compare data using Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel. They communicate the results with Microsoft PowerPoint.
National First Ladies' Library
How a Bill Becomes a Law
High schoolers engage in the democratic process and to learn how a bill become a law. Then they write a bill they would like as law in their classroom. Students also form committees that will review the list of bills to determine if they...
Curated OER
Molarity Labs I & II $ III
In this molarity lab worksheet, students write down the process they took to determine the molarity of a given sample of a solution of salt. They also make two particular molar solutions in the lab and show their calculations. They answer
Curated OER
Exploring Ethical Issues
Young scholars learn about ethical issues and its connection to journalism. Students examine examples of ethical issues some journalists have faced. in small groups, young scholars collaborate to write a code of ethics for their school...
Curated OER
The Maccabees and Their Place in Jewish History
Students assume the role of a journalist employed by time Warner to examine data about the long-lost cave contining the tombs of Maccabees. A two page spread is created for the weekend edition of the magazine.
Curated OER
TE Lesson: Pollution Solutions
Students study how industrial technology helps clean up and prevent air pollution. They role play as engineers to examine methods of engineering pollutant recovery methods such as scrubbers, electrostatic precipitators, cyclones, and...
Curated OER
Grade 5: Multiple Towers
Fifth graders use interlocking cubes to build towers to represent factors of numbers and place the towers in the appropriate places on a Tower chart in order to look for patterns. They work in partner groups, and finish by writing...
Curated OER
Journalism and Responsibility
Students explore the world of journalism. For this media awareness lesson, students investigate the roles and responsibilities of journalists. Students watch segments of videos and research websites to inform them prior to writing their...
Curated OER
Technology
Young scholars trace and analyze the impact of the atomic bomb on warfare, society and government. They apply this process to other more modern technological inventions in our lives.